# FleetBase: Free Open Source Alternative to Shipsy

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/fleetbase
Last updated: 2026-11-07

FleetBase (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Shipsy. Fleetbase is a comprehensive open source logistics suite offering API, TMS, driver and customer apps for streamlined operations and development.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: FleetBase
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.fleetbase.io/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/fleetbase/fleetbase
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.6k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/fleetbase/fleetbase or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Shipsy.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with FleetBase saves up to $35/mo ($420/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Shipsy](https://caniforkit.com/shipsy) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Shipsy vs FleetBase](https://caniforkit.com/vs/shipsy-vs-fleetbase) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is FleetBase free and open source?
FleetBase is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Fleetbase is a comprehensive open source logistics suite offering API, TMS, driver and customer apps for streamlined operations and development.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using FleetBase?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Shipsy.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)